DAR (Disk ARchive) version 2.7.19 has been released, continuing its role as a powerful open-source command-line utility designed for backing up and archiving large, live filesystems. This 64-bit tool stands out due to its selective compression method, which avoids compressing files that are already compressed, and offers robust encryption options. Users can also split archives into multiple files of specified sizes, ensuring flexibility in storage management.
The functionality of DAR encompasses a variety of backup methods, including full, differential, incremental, and decremental backups. It boasts features such as testing, diffing, merging, and extracting data from pre-existing archives, making it a versatile choice for data management. The internal catalog of the archive facilitates quick restoration of individual files, even from extensive and complex archives that may be sliced, compressed, and encrypted.
Additionally, DAR effectively manages all UNIX inode types, handles hard links and sparse files, and supports Extended Attributes, including MacOS X file forks, Linux Access Control Lists (ACLs), SELinux tags, and user attributes. It is compatible with various storage media, including tapes and disks (floppy, CD, DVD, hard disks), and supports SSH for secure data transfers.
Overall, DAR is an invaluable tool for users needing reliable and efficient data backup and archiving solutions. It is particularly suitable for system administrators and users dealing with large amounts of data on UNIX-like systems, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
In upcoming versions, enhancements could include improved user interfaces, more efficient algorithms for faster backup processes, and expanded support for cloud-based storage solutions, making DAR an even more comprehensive tool for data management. Additionally, incorporating more automated features for scheduling backups and integrating with popular cloud services could broaden its appeal and usability
The functionality of DAR encompasses a variety of backup methods, including full, differential, incremental, and decremental backups. It boasts features such as testing, diffing, merging, and extracting data from pre-existing archives, making it a versatile choice for data management. The internal catalog of the archive facilitates quick restoration of individual files, even from extensive and complex archives that may be sliced, compressed, and encrypted.
Additionally, DAR effectively manages all UNIX inode types, handles hard links and sparse files, and supports Extended Attributes, including MacOS X file forks, Linux Access Control Lists (ACLs), SELinux tags, and user attributes. It is compatible with various storage media, including tapes and disks (floppy, CD, DVD, hard disks), and supports SSH for secure data transfers.
Overall, DAR is an invaluable tool for users needing reliable and efficient data backup and archiving solutions. It is particularly suitable for system administrators and users dealing with large amounts of data on UNIX-like systems, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
In upcoming versions, enhancements could include improved user interfaces, more efficient algorithms for faster backup processes, and expanded support for cloud-based storage solutions, making DAR an even more comprehensive tool for data management. Additionally, incorporating more automated features for scheduling backups and integrating with popular cloud services could broaden its appeal and usability
DAR 2.7.19 released
DAR (Disk ARchive) is an Open Source 64-bit Command Line utility aimed at backing up and archiving large live filesystems.
